RIT to test emergency alert system April 16

RIT will be testing the RIT Alert emergency notification system at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. Please make sure your contact information is in the RIT Alert system by following the appropriate instructions:

• Instructions for faculty and staff
• Instructions for students

RIT Alert is used to immediately notify the campus community of an imminent threat to the health or safety of students, faculty, and staff on or near the Henrietta campus. Examples of an imminent threat include — but are not limited to — a severe weather event (such as a tornado or other storm that can cause the cancellation of classes and on-campus activities), fire, or threat of violence. The system sends a text message to cell phones, voice message (mobile or land-line), social media and email. Additionally, test notifications are sent to select desktop devices and Alertus Technologies beacons on campus. The message will include immediate actions required by RIT community members.

After the community receives the initial notice of an emergency through the RIT Alert system, additional information is provided through RITmail, RIT Facebook, RIT Twitter, and the RIT website.

An "all clear" message is typically broadcast on RIT Alert when the emergency situation resolves.